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Anybody taking Chia Seeds here? Looks like this is the most "in" superfood now. I'm quite attracted too it, as generally it's tasteless, and require little preparation. Just like to hear if anyone has been taking, and how well it has helped, and what you eat with

From breast cancer to colon cancer, these superfoods in the Asian diet are said to ward them off. Soya Studies have found that just a serving of soya milk or tofu a day helps protect women against breast cancer. Cruciferous vegetables Choy sum, kai lan, pak choy, (above, from left) cauliflower and watercress contain indole alkaloids and other antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. Fish Preferably steamed (above). Contains omega 3 fatty acids that help prevent cancer. Green tea Contains catechins and has been found to reduce the incidence of breast and colon cancers. Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables Papaya (above), tangerine and capsicum contain antioxidants that may keep lung cancer at bay, even in smokers. Protecting yourself from cancer AN INFLUENTIAL report on cancer prevention by the London-based World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research makes the following recommendations. WEIGHT Maintain a body mass index (BMI) of between 21 and 23 and avoid gaining weight in adulthood. Although a BMI of up to 24.9 is considered normal, the lower end of normal is better for cancer prevention. EXERCISE Participate in moderate activity - brisk walking or something equivalent - for at least 30 minutes a day. Ideally, work in up to 60 minutes of moderate exercise, or 30 minutes of vigorous exercise, daily. Limit sedentary activities such as watching TV. DIET Eat healthily. That means a diet consisting mostly of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid sugary, processed foods and fast foods as much as possible and limit red meat consumption to no more than 500g a week. Salt consumption should also be restricted to no more than 6g of salt daily. DRINKING Avoid alcohol consumption, if not limit to one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. Studies have found that alcoholic drinks are a cause of cancers of the mouth, pharynx and larynx, oesophagus, and breast (pre- and post-menopausal). There is also evidence linking alcohol consumption to colorectal and liver cancer. SUPPLEMENTS Do not rely on them. The cancer-preventing benefits derived from nutrients are believed to come from foods, not from supplements. Authors of the report advise against taking supplements. Studies for example have shown that high-dose beta-carotene supplements can increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. BREASTFEEDING Mothers should breastfeed their children for at least the first six months. There is convincing evidence that this practice offers cancer protection for both mother and child. Mothers can lower their own risk of pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer by breastfeeding. And children who are breastfed are less likely to become overweight or obese, which lowers their risk of several cancers that have been linked to excess body fat.